To finish our Romans theme this term, P3 and P4/3 had a Roman scavenger hunt. In groups of three, pupils were given a question sheet and they had to match the question with information hidden in the classrooms and corridor. They then had to answer the questions. All pupils enjoyed finding the hidden clues and in addition to finding out more about what Romans brought to Britain, they were able to improve their reading skills and reading for information.
Primary 5 have been egg-static at the arrival of our baby chicks. They have been glued to glow, hoping to catch a glimpse of them hatching live online! In class they have been working together as a team to transport an egg around an obstacle course, writing cinquain poems and creating news reports. They are looking forward to seeing the chicks close up next week.
A new National Digital Learning Week is taking place this week from 2nd to the 6th March. This is to encourage schools to get involved and share how they are using digital technologies to support learning in the classroom and at home.Digi-week wants to encourage everyone in school to have a go with digital technologies!We love technology in Boghall Primary and are always trying new and exciting things.
We had a special visit in school today from West Lothian Council’s Education Head of Service Mr Jim Cameron, John Low (IT services- education development officer) and John Sexton and Pam McDowall from Glow @ Education Scotland. We shared how we use digital technology in our learning from using Ipods at Stirling Castle, using powtoons, spreadsheets and cameras in Business enterprise to applying for jobs in the technical team.
Pupils from P3 and P4/3 ran a glow meet broadcast to the whole school via glow and pupils from P3-P7 took part in a Question and answer session with our visitors. Our visitors also got to see our chicks (There are 7 and counting!) Blair and Katie from P7 also shared how they used digital technology in their Civil Rights Class talks.
Our visitors were interested and very impressed with what we have been doing and will be sharing what they saw on the digiweek blog. Log in to glow to find out more.
Red Nose Day – Friday 13th March 2015
Preparations are under way and the Pupil Council are busy organising our annual Red Nose Day event which is on Friday 13th March.
This year we will be holding a mini fun day in the hall for all the pupils. There will be a mixture of stalls including, beat the goalie, hula hoop competition, hoopla, guess the sweets in the jar, cakes and drinks, as well as Red Nose Day merchandise and a Tombola! Hopefully you will manage to find the golden nose!
Stalls will cost 20-30p and Red Noses are £1.
Children are also asked to donate £1 and wear red on the day!
Thanks for your support, from the Pupil Council!
P3 and P4/3 were having a debate yesterday. They were split into two teams. One team had to be the Iceni tribe, whose leader was Queen Boudicca. The other team were from the Atrebates tribe. The Iceni were a Celtic tribe who hated Rome and the Atrebates were a Celtic tribe who wanted Roman things in Brittania. Each side had to think about the pros and cons and argue either for Roman or Celtic Britain. There were some excellent points made by both sides and it was clear that everyone has learned a lot about Romans and Roman Britain.
From 23rd February until the 6th March, it is Fairtrade Fortnight. As a Fairtrade school, we will be continuing to show our support for buying Fairtrade. Fair Trade means fair pay and working conditions for farmers and producers. Fair Trade products are made in safe and healthy working conditions, where farmers receive a fair price and have a voice in how their workplace is run. By choosing Fair Trade products, you are not only getting high quality products, you are making a difference in the lives of the people who grow the food you eat and the goods you use.
So what are we doing to help support Fairtrade farmers? Well, for the next two weeks, Fairtrade bananas will be on sale at the desk near the school office every day at break time for just 30p. We will also be running a class competition to see which class can bring the most fair-trade fruit for snack. For every piece of Fairtrade fruit you bring in for your snack, colour in a banana on your class sheet. The class with the most bananas coloured in by the end of the fortnight, will win a prize!
We will also be holding a Fairtrade song competition. So we are calling out to all future Beyonce’s and 5 Seconds of Summer stars…Write your own song all about Fairtrade to any tune you like and win a prize! Song entries must be handed in by Friday 6th March.
So hopefully you’ll all continue to show your support in buying Fairtrade products! Get munching those bananas!
P3 and P4/3 had a really exciting day yesterday. They had a visit from an Antonine Guard. He came dressed in full Roman uniform and told the pupils all about the Roman army. He showed the different weapons and armour that were used and some pupils had the chance to try and get past the Roman shield. Each child had a sword and shield and they practised marching and attacking in different formations. Then all pupils had the chance to try on chain mail armour, helmets and Roman army boots. They all had a fantastic time!
Primary 5 visited Strirling Castle as part of their project. They had a fantastic time and learned a lot.
Primary 3 and 4/3 are enjoying their Roman topic. They have loved looking at the Roman baths and the mosaic features in the baths and also in the villas. They have made their own Roman mosaics in the shape of hearts.
Well done to our P7 Rotary Quiz Team who came second in the local Quiz held in Bathgate last week. The team were Matthew Hobson, Blair McAlpine, Robyn Thomson and Ronan Somerville.
Congratulations also to the P6 Euroquiz Team who also represented the school last week. The team were Robin Bremner, Igor Zarkiewicz, Jasmine Beveridge and Alistair McKay.
Well done to both teams. Questions are only easy if you know the answers !
